Water Distribution Maintenance Worker

GENERAL S UMMARY

The Water Distribution Maintenance Worker performs and supervises a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in heavy equipment operations, construction, maintenance, inspection, testing, repair and installation of water mains, service lines, fire hydrants, valves and meters in the water distribution system and in the implementation of the backflow prevention program; and performs related work as required. The ideal candidate possesses the ability to follow a management philosophy that is input oriented and values equity, problem solving and the development of partnerships;

works effectively as a member of a team; and desires to be part of an organization that values service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and team work.

Work in this class involves responsibility for performing and supervising a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in heavy equipment operations, construction, maintenance , inspection, testing, repair and installation of water mains, service lines, fire hydrants, valves, and meters and in the implementation of backflow prevention program. Assignments are received in the form of electronic, oral, or written work orders. The work is performed in accordance with general or specific instructions of a supervisor who inspects work while in progress and upon completion.

• Participate in the construction, maintenance, and emergency repair of the water distribution system; a mandatory stand‑by/call‑out rotation; and the City’s intercultural competency training and program.

• Install water mains and meters, service lines, fire hydrants and valves.

• Repair water mains and meters, service lines, fire hydrants and valves.

• Operate heavy construction equipment including excavators, backhoe, and end‑loader; electronic GPS equipment; automotive and specialized equipment including air compressor, generator, hydraulic valve operator, dump truck, abrasive saw, pump, shoring equipment, tamper, tapping machines, jackhammer, electrical tools, back‑hoe, mini excavator, forklift, vehicle mounted crane, vacuum equipment, and other equipment; and road and construction equipment and trucks.

• Read and test water meters.

• Perform backflow prevention program implementation and flow testing duties; maintenance activities; and site restoration including compaction, landscaping, and concrete work.

• Establish and maintain records systems.

• Advise customers, plumbers, and registered backflow prevention assembly testers on backflow prevention program compliance issues.

• Reassemble and calibrate water meters and backflow prevention devices.

• Respond to customer complaints, water quality issues and water pressure concerns, and residents’ questions and service requests.

• Cross‑train with Water Treatment Plant Operators and Maintenance staff per Department COOP.

• Collect bacteriological samples.

• Flush, chlorinate and de‑chlorinate water mains.

• Investigate leaks in mains and service lines.

• Maintain water mains, service lines, fire hydrants and valves; records of valve and hydrant locations; time records; computerized and manual services and repair work records; program documentation; and automotive and specialized equipment including air compressor, generator, hydraulic valve operator, dump truck, abrasive saw, pump, shoring equipment, tamper, tapping machines, jackhammer, electrical tools, back‑hoe, mini excavator, forklift, vehicle mounted crane, vacuum equipment, and other equipment.

• Inspect water mains, services lines, fire hydrants and valves; water meters; and the construction of water distribution installations and repairs ensuring standard compliance.

• Review materials and construction procedures adhering to specifications.

• Take field measurements and compile information for recording utility locations.

• Edit digital records.

• Excavate and backfill trenches.

• Load and unload trucks containing heavy materials.

• Check tires, oil, lubricants, water levels, lights and fuel in vehicles and equipment.

• Wash, adjust and perform minor repair and maintenance on vehicles and equipment.

• Analyze and make recommendations on water project engineering and contractor plans and specifications.

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